RostidoRostido vs Buffer.
Last updated: October 10, 2026
Buffer is one of the simplest schedulers around and charges per channel. Rostido uses flat plans priced for your country and lets AI assistants post through MCP. Here is how they compare.
| Rostido | Buffer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | Creator $9/mo for 5 accounts and 100 posts (USD list price, lower in many countries) | Essentials $5 per channel/mo ($60 per channel/yr), 1 user |
| Free plan | Yes: 2 accounts, 10 scheduled posts a month, no time limit | Yes: 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel |
| Platforms | Instagram, Facebook Pages, Threads, YouTube (incl. Shorts), X (beta). TikTok and LinkedIn coming soon | Instagram, Facebook, Threads, X, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Pinterest and more |
| API / AI assistants | REST API and MCP server from Pro ($29/mo) | API on every plan |
| Pricing by country | Yes, priced for each country's purchasing power | One price worldwide (USD) |
Buffer details are from Buffer's pricing page, checked on October 10, 2026. Prices change; check there before you decide.
Why people pick Rostido
- Flat pricing: 5 accounts cost $9 a month on Creator instead of 5 × $5 per channel.
- Prices follow your country's purchasing power, so they are noticeably lower in places like Indonesia or India.
- Schedule from Claude, Cursor or any MCP client with Rostido's MCP server.
When Buffer is the better choice
- You need TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest or Bluesky today.
- You want built-in analytics or team approval workflows; Rostido doesn't have them yet.
- You only manage one or two channels and want the most mature free plan.
Questions
Is Rostido cheaper than Buffer?
It depends on how many accounts you run. Buffer charges per channel ($5 each on Essentials); Rostido's Creator plan is $9 a month for 5 accounts, and prices are lower in many countries. For 1 or 2 channels, Buffer can be cheaper.
Can I move from Buffer to Rostido?
Yes. Connect the same accounts in Rostido and schedule new posts there. Rostido doesn't import Buffer queues, so recreate scheduled posts you still need.
Try it on the free plan, see pricing, or browse scheduling guides for every platform.